Holicong Weekly Update
Back in the Game!
Shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday!
Buy a ticket here!
Or else!
Pizza fondue is good!
Getting work done here!
Pizza fondue is good!
HOLICONG QUICK LINKS
Access directly to the information you need with only 1 click!
- Holicong Homepage – Homebase for “all things Holicong”
- Daily Announcements & Weekly Updates – Direct link (announcements are what our students see on scroller)
- Holicong Shout Out – Click on link to write a shout out to a Holicong staff member!
- Attendance / Attendance 2022-2023 (cbsd.org)) – Link to report student absence
- Holicong Athletics – Homebase for athletic information and calendar (not included on update below)
- Holicong Student Services – Homebase for counselor information, resources, program of studies, and more!
- Technology & Innovation Resources – Homebase for all things IT – put in a work ticket, canvas trainings, FAQ’s and more!
HOLICONG WEEK AHEAD
WEEK OF MARCH 6th
Monday, March 6th (A DAY)
- Faculty Meeting
Tuesday, March 7th (B DAY)
Wednesday, March 8th (A DAY)
- Holicong Musical Preview - All Students
- A Woman's Place Presentation
- Leadership Meeting
Thursday, March 9th (B DAY)
- Beauty & The Beast @ 7:00 PM
Friday, March 10th (A DAY)
- Beauty & The Beast @ 7:00 PM
- Beauty & The Beast @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
HOLICONG ATHLETICS
Spring Sports - A reminder that all students interested in participating in a spring sport must register on Family ID - Holicong Middle School Family ID (holicongathletics.com). Spring Sports include 7th and 8th Grade Girls Soccer, 7th and 8th Grade Softball, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse, Track and Field, Boys Tennis, and 7th and 8th Grade Baseball.
Week of March 6th
Monday, 3/6
8th grade boys basketball practice 2:45 to 4:45
Tuesday, 3/7
8th grade boys basketball Quarterfinals Home Newtown 3:15
Wednesday, 3/8
8th grade boys basketball Semi-Finals If Qualify Home 3:15
Thursday, 3/9
8th grade boys basketball Semi-Finals If Qualify Home 3:15
Friday, 3/10
No Events
6th Grade Parent Orientation!
6th Grade Parent Orientation!
6th Grade Parent Orientation!
Link above will take you directly to our daily announcements & updates
Beauty & The Beast - The case & crew are ready! Dress rehearsals are complete and next up we have the musical preview on Wednesday and then our shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets are still available on the QR code above and on Ms. Ambrosini's website - Ambrosini, Michelle / Musical News (cbsd.org)
Good luck boys basketball - The varsity boys kick off the playoffs this week on Tuesday against Newtown. We wish Coach Hepler and the team a long run in the playoffs and hope to bring home a championship!
9th Grade Presentation - Thank you to the 9th grade team leaders for sharing information on the end of the year events and academic and behavioral expectations for the rest of the year.
6th Grade Parent Orientation - A special shout out to our 7th grade ambassadors for joining us last week and giving tours to our future parents. The parents were impressed and appreciative of you showing them the school and sharing your experiences with them.
February Parent Council - Thank you to Mr. Glaser, Mr. Rittenhouse, Mrs. Wentz and the parents for joining us (and to Mrs. Li who we "called on" without her hand raised). The video recording of the presentation & the powerpoint are posted on our Parent Council website - Parent Resources / Parent Council 2022-2023 (cbsd.org)
· February 16 Parent Council - Recorded AM Recording Presentation
· February 16 - Powerpoint Presentation Only
Teacher Appreciation Week - Currently in My Payments Plus under "HMS 2023 Teacher Appreciation Week." Our student leadership will plan the events for the week.
This month in Resource - This week we will focus on completing the Smart Futures activities for this marking period. Please ask your student about the work they are doing!
This month in I & E - This Friday we will focus on School Level activities!
BCIU Student Art Gallery - Congratulations to Julia Nace! Julia being recognized at this year's Student Art Gallery Reception on Wednesday, March 29th! The reception will take place at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit from 5:00 - 7:30 and the program will take place from 6:00 - 7:00.
Wrestling Team Trip - Thank you to Mr. Rittenhouse and Coach Zappa for coordinating the visit for CB wrestlers (not just Holicong) to visit the Penn University wrestling team on Friday evening for a home match. The UPENN team spent a lot of time with our students and what made this extra special was the fact it was coordinated with Holicong alumni Meredith Sipple who is currently working at the Penn athletic department.
Program Planning - All of our resources posted on the Student Services Program Planning website. Thank you to Mrs. Louderback, Mrs. Pierangeli, and Mr. Striano for their work and communication!
Save the Music - Thank you to all of our student and staff performers for an amazing concert this weekend! All three shows were outstanding and had a unique flavor and words don't do it justice. We are happy to host this event at Holicong and thank you to our local and CB community for supporting this event and the Save the Music initiative - we will share our final donation to the Philadelphia School District as soon as it comes in!
Black History Month - A special thanks to the students who have contributed to this week's Black History Month Influential Americans - Myah, Marisa, and Alex who have shared the stories of three individuals who have had a major influence on the lives of others!
- Wangari Maathai - A. Henry.pptx
- Madame CJ Walker - M. Venson.pptx
- Dorothy Vaughan - M. Bowen.pptx
- Claudette Colvin - M. Hall.pptx
- Aaron Douglas - M. Oluwabusi.pptx
- Louis Armstrong - R. Bell.pptx
- Lewis Latimer - M. Adenaike.pptx
School Cancellations & Communication - Following up on the district communication that there are many ways to get information - Information / School Closing/Inclement Weather (cbsd.org) and for those of you that have not signed up for the mobile app - Technology & Innovation / CBSD Mobile App - that you do this as these alerts and our Holicong updates go straight to your phone!
SAFE2SAY & SAP (Student Assistant Program) - Students received an overview of these resources in…resource class. We have posted the links directly to both of these resources on the Holicong homepage on the right side under School Links - Holicong MS / Homepage (cbsd.org).
See below for the latest edition of Holicong's literary magazine!
Holicong in Pictures!
Thanks to Mr. Maigur and his students for highlighting our work at Holicong! Mr. Murray created the following video for the district Classroom in Focus series. Students are studying World War 2 and using creative writing and other ways to analyze, understand and make connections! Please enjoy!
Creativity with gum wrappers - is this origami?
Sneak Peek - Beauty & the Beast!
Ms. Slotterback's Class
Holicong Team Activities
9th Grade Tour of the 20th Century
Holicong Team Activities
Holocaust Survivor Peter Stern shares his story with Holicong 9th grade
Holocaust Survivor Peter Stern shares his story with Holicong 9th grade
Holocaust Survivor Peter Stern shares his story with Holicong 9th grade
National History Day!
National History Day!
Snow Ball Preparations!
7th Grade Greek Games
7th Grade Greek Games
7th Grade Greek Games
Wrestling Team in Action!
Wrestling Team in Action!
Wrestling Team in Action!
Team 8-2 Fampions!
Mr. Vogelsinger presents at faculty meeting!
The Commons "Living Room"
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Counselor Appreciation Week!
Counselor Appreciation Week!
Counselor Appreciation Week!
SAVE THE MUSIC 20 Year Anniversary
SAVE THE MUSIC 20 Year Anniversary
SAVE THE MUSIC 20 Year Anniversary
Knitting Club - 1st Donation of Soap Sacks for A Woman's Place!
OEG Club Members Get in the Game! MLK Day of Service at Washington Crossing Cemetary
Knitting Club - 1st Donation of Soap Sacks for A Woman's Place!
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Majda & Nia present at the MLK Peace & Social Justice Summit
Andrew, Nia, Jack, and Majda at MLK Peace & Social Justice Summit
Majda & Nia present at the MLK Peace & Social Justice Summit
8th Grade Team Time!
8th Grade Team Time!
8th Grade Team Time!
This is pretty cool!
Elephant Toothpaste with Mr. Breeden!
Getting in the Game is a family affair!
Donations for Doylestown Food Pantry
Donations for Doylestown Food Pantry
Donations for Doylestown Food Pantry
March Dates
(subject to additions/adjustments)
WEEK OF MARCH 13th
Monday, March 13th (B DAY)
Tuesday, March 14th (A DAY)
Wednesday, March 15th (B DAY)
Thursday, March 16th (A DAY)
Friday, March 17th (B DAY)
WEEK OF MARCH 20th
Monday, March 20th (A DAY)
Tuesday, March 21st (B DAY)
Wednesday, March 22nd (A DAY)
Thursday, March 23rd (B DAY)
Friday, March 24th (A DAY)
WEEK OF MARCH 27th
Monday, March 27th (B DAY)
Tuesday, March 28th (A DAY)
Wednesday, March 29th (B DAY)
Thursday, March 30th (A DAY)
Friday, March 31st (B DAY) - 1/2 Day for Students
- End of 3rd Marking Period
April Dates
(subject to additions/adjustments)
WEEK OF APRIL 3rd
Monday, April 3rd (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 4th (B DAY)
Wednesday, April 5th (A DAY)
Thursday, April 6th (B DAY)
Friday, April 7th - NO SCHOOL
- CBSD District Holiday (Good Friday)
WEEK OF APRIL 10th
Monday, April 10th (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 11th (B DAY)
Wednesday, April 12th (A DAY)
Thursday, April 13th (B DAY)
Friday, April 14th (A DAY)
WEEK OF APRIL 17th
Monday, April 17th (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 18th (B DAY)
Wednesday, April 19th (A DAY)
Thursday, April 20th (B DAY)
Friday, April 21st (A DAY)
WEEK OF APRIL 24th
Monday, April 24th (B DAY)
- PSSA ELA Test 1
Tuesday, April 25th (A DAY)
- PSSA ELA Test 2
Wednesday, April 26th (B DAY)
Thursday, April 27th (A DAY)
Friday, April 28th (B DAY)
May Dates
(subject to additions/adjustments)
WEEK OF MAY 1st
Monday, May 1st (A DAY)
Tuesday, May 2nd (B DAY)
- PSSA Math Test 1
Wednesday, May 3rd (A DAY)
- PSSA Math Test 2
Thursday, May 4th (B DAY)
Friday, May 5th (A DAY)
WEEK OF MAY 8th
Monday, May 8th (B DAY)
Tuesday, May 9th (A DAY)
- PSSA Science Tests 1 & 2 (8th Grade Only)
Wednesday, May 10th (B DAY)
Thursday, May 11th (A DAY)
Friday, May 12th (B DAY)
WEEK OF MAY 15th
Monday, May 15th (A DAY)
Tuesday, May 16th - NO SCHOOL/GENERAL ELECTION DAY
Wednesday, May 17th (B DAY)
- Keystone Test Day 1
Thursday, May 18th (A DAY)
- Keystone Test Day 2
Friday, May 19th (B DAY)
WEEK OF MAY 22nd
Monday, May 22nd (A DAY)
- 6th Grade Orientation Visits - Buckingham & Cold Spring
Tuesday, May 23rd (B DAY)
- 6th Grade Orientation Visits - Bridge Valley, Linden & Warwick
Wednesday, May 24th (A DAY)
Thursday, May 25th (B DAY)
- 9th Grade Washington DC Trip
Friday, May 26th - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
WEEK OF MAY 29th
Monday, May 29th (A DAY)
Tuesday, May 30th (B DAY)
Wednesday, May 31st (A DAY)
Thursday, June 1st (B DAY)
Friday, June 2nd (A DAY)
WEEK OF JUNE 5th
Monday, June 5th (B DAY)
Tuesday, June 6th (A DAY)
Wednesday, June 7th (B DAY)
Thursday, June 8th (A DAY)
Friday, June 9th (B DAY)
WEEK OF JUNE 12th
Monday, June 12th (A DAY)
Tuesday, June 13th (B DAY)
Wednesday, June 14th (A DAY)
Thursday, June 15th (B DAY) - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - 1/2 DAY
Friday, June 9th
- Staff Professional Development Day
Tour of 20th Century - Jazz Band!
Mock Trial Preparations!
Tour of 20th Century - 1940's!
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Choir Concert
Holicong Information
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/holicong
Location: 2900 Holicong Road, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 2678932700
Twitter: @CBHolicongMS